Health, Science and Social Care Professions

Counselling Therapeutic Diploma Level 4 Part-time

In Brief

Start Date / Duration

This course will start in September 2025 and will run for two years. It will run on Thursdays 9:30am - 4:30pm

Entry requirements

  • Level 3 Qualification in Counselling
  • English at Level 2
  • Maths Level 2 is desirable; if you do not already meet this criteria you are encouraged to achieve this
  •  You will also need to successfully pass a Disclosure Barring Service Check (DBS)

You will achieve

ABC Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

 

Course overview

The Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling is designed for students with a Level 3 qualification. Delivered part-time over two years, the course combines classroom and online learning to enhance digital skills. It includes a work placement for the practical application of theory and networking opportunities. Students will explore ethical standards, casework supervision, and safeguarding in counselling, preparing them for professional practice.

You will cover:

  • Counsellor-Professional Relationships: Understand the relationship between counsellors and other professionals and explore ethical conflicts.
  • Casework Supervision and Safeguarding: Learn the importance of supervision and how to assess risk in safeguarding.
  • Cultural Competency in Counselling: Explore the impact of culture and power dynamics in the therapeutic relationship.
  • Therapeutic Theory: Analyse one major therapeutic theory and compare it with others.
  • Counselling Skills Development: Develop practical counselling skills and manage session structure.
  • Self-Awareness in Counselling: Reflect on how your counselling philosophy impacts self and relationships.
  • Research in Counselling: Understand the role of research and learn how to present findings.
  • Supervised Counselling Placement Practice: Analyse the influence of theory on practice and evaluate learning from supervision.

The learners are exposed to a range of assessment methods. These are designed to support and enhance their knowledge, skills and behaviours- these assessment methods are aligned to best practice and follow those suggested by the awarding body.

You will need access to a computer. Reading lists are provided throughout the academic years to support with your studies.

Students that complete the ABC Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling may progress onto Postgraduate and Post Qualifying courses in counselling studies that are designed to enhance the practice, skills and knowledge of a practising counsellor.

How much does the course cost?

Course fees: are £1,112.50 per year.

Extra information

This course may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.

For eligibility information and details about how to apply, visit the Advanced Learner Loan page. Or contact our Information Team by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

If the course is listed as full fee payable, you will have to pay for the course.

For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk

Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Counselling Therapeutic Diploma Level 4 Part-time

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